Gently fry the onions in the olive oil for 3-4 minutes until soft but not brown.

Mix the cinnamon, ground coriander, paprika, flour and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the diced lamb in the spices and turn until covered with the mixture.

Place the lamb in a casserole with the apricots, water and onion, stir and cover. Cook in a preheated oven at 180øC, 350øF, gas mark 4, for 1 hour 15 minutes until tender.

Stir in the fresh coriander, garnish with a sprinkling of almonds and serve with rice or couscous.

Converted by MC_Buster.

NOTES : The fragrant flavours of North African cooking, where lamb and apricot are a popular partnership, are combined in this recipe. The sharpness of the apricots mingles appetisingly with the cinnamon-spiced lamb and fresh coriander.